Outback Bowl January 1, 2009

The University of Iowa and the University of South Carolina accepted invitations today to meet in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day in Tampa, Florida. The No. 26 Hawkeyes will face the Gamecocks for the first time in history.

The Outback Bowl was formerly named the Hall of Fame Bowl from Dec. 1986 - Jan. 1995. Outback Steakhouse became the title/name sponsor in April 1995.

Official Website: http://www.outbackbowl.com/